Research report on the economic implications of information production and information dissemination using electronic information technology, esp. In UK - discusses reports prepared by ALVEY (1982) on advanced information technology, BEESLEY (1981) on the UK electronic network, HUNT (1982) on cable television and broadcasting, and LITTLECHILD (1983) on British Telecommunications' profitability; considers competition and monopoly, costing, pricing and taxation of private sector and public sector information services. Bibliography.

Conference report of a seminar on the economic implications of provision of information and trends in related economic research, esp. In the UK - presents a literature survey; notes research needs regarding the costing and pricing of data bases and information retrieval, use of modern information technology, etc. List of participants. Bibliography. Conference held in Boston Spa 1982 Jun 24 and 25.